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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1957

Page

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New Idea For NATO Is Missing

Secretary of State Dulles failed to find a bold new idea for the Paris summit, leaving NATO likely to focus on military gains. U.S. policy aims to base intermediate range missiles in Western Europe, stockpile nuclear weapons under American custody, pool science, and boost political consultation, but no radical political shift is planned.

John M. Hightower Washington Dulles Eisenhower Paris United States NATO Europe U.S Randolph Burgess West of Dulles

Storms Ravage Colorado and Wyoming cause deaths and damage

A fierce storm from the Canadian Pacific swept through Colorado and Wyoming on Saturday with blizzard conditions and gusts up to 72 mph. The weather destroyed windows, toppled trees, overturned light aircraft, damaged decorations, and cut TV antennas while two people died and the region faced widespread destruction.

Associated Press Colorado Wyoming Canadian Pacific Texas Panhandle North Platte Neb Goodland Kan Pueblo Colo Sheridan Cheyenne Denver

SAC Will Get More Money

Washington reports the Strategic Air Force faces a likely boost in defense spending with a two billion dollar rise eyed for next year. SAC seeks funds for missiles and long range aircraft, though lawmakers doubt half the request will be granted. Senator Robertson notes SAC gains from Congress as ICBM development lags.

Washington Strategic Air Force Sen. Robertson D-Va Senate Appropriations Committee Air Force Eisenhower Strategic Air Command SAC Congress U.S Russia

Tito Refuses Further U S Military Aid to Yugoslavia

Belgrade reports Tito told U S Ambassador James Riddleberger the aid is declined due to recurring criticisms by Washington. The move follows a pattern of reevaluation since Yugoslavia drew closer to the Soviet Union, with Moscow talks and Bolshevik anniversary celebrations influencing policy.

Belgrade Yugoslavia U. S Tito James Riddleberger Cision United States Speepoens Soviet Union Eisenhower Central Committee of Communist Party Moscow

Three Held Prisoner By Gunmen In Rural Marion Capture

In Marion Indiana a gunman captive held two women and a man at a rural home Friday night. A second gunman drove a store manager to Pearson's Furniture Store to rob a safe of several hundred dollars. Ted Edwards, manager for 10 years, was told to hurry or they would be dead. The abductors left in Edwards' car after tying Mrs Edwards and guests Mrs Hubert Foblis and her husband.

Marion Ind Ted Edwards Pearson Ewards Edwards

Three Clevelanders Charged With Grand Larceny

In Columbus Municipal Court three Cleveland residents faced grand larceny charges for shoplifting $1,100 in merchandise from three downtown stores. Bondon Willie Williams 24 Shirley J Williams 23 and Lillian E Taylor 33 had bonds set at $18 000 each and the case was continued to December 10.

Columbus Ohio Bondon Willie Williams Shirley J. Wiliams Lillian E. Taylor

Indonesians Seize Three Banks Amid Dutch Firm Takeovers

Communist led unions claim control of three large Dutch banks in Sumatra as Indonesia's military seizes Dutch property to prevent nationalization. Officials warn of broader Dutch asset seizures while diplomatic ties threaten breakdown. About 6,000 Dutch nationals evacuated with few belongings as homes and enterprises are repurposed.

Jakarta Indonesia Sumatra P.I.A Roger Gintings Gintings Republic of Indonesia Netherlands

Man Returned From Ohio Faces Charges in Maine

Dana B. McKenney, 30, of Girard Ohio, was brought back to Portland Maine to face aggravated assault charges after allegedly stabbing Henry R Smith 52 and Stanwood Malloy 56 on November 2 in his wife Florence's home. He allegedly held a knife to his wife's throat as the dispute occurred.

Portland Maine McDonald Ohio Dana B. McKenney Girard Henry R Smith Stanwood Malloy Florence McKenney

British Troops Protect British Honduras Amid Political Turmoil

British forces arrived to reinforce Belize as Belizean leader George Price faces removal after a House of Commons claim he discussed joining Guatemala. Some 700 Worcestershire troops sailed from Bermuda while others flew in to bolster the colony amid oil and independence tensions.

Belize British Honduras Bermuda Guatemala Colin Hardwick Thornley House of Commons George Price People’s United Party PUP Mexico Hon Britain Price Gov. Thornley Legislative Council

Sputnik Fragment Reported In Alaska And U S

London Moscow Radio said fragments of Sputnik I fell in Alaska and along the American west coast. Khrushchev accused the United States of mishandling a fragment. The U S Army at er banks Alaska believed a fragment fell 100 miles south of Fairbanks, with no find reported. Smithsonian Observatory noted observations in the South Pacific.

London Moscow Alaska America Nikita Khrushchev United States U. S. Army Erbanks

Unionists oppose secret balloting in unions

AFL-CIO sources opposed President Eisenhower’s proposal to require secret ballot elections for union officers. They favor improved democratic processes but call it big brother to have the government decide how unions conduct elections. They support safeguards for union funds and federal prosecutions for mismanagement while resisting stricter picketing limits and expanded state court jurisdiction.

Atlantic City N. J Afl-Cio Eisenhower Congress Labor Mitchell Yers Seballot Eisenhowser

Dynamiting Tied to Probers During Teamsters Probe

Knoxville grocer B. B. Powers testified Saturday that his store was dynamited during a Teamsters strike last year but no arrests or grand jury action followed. He named two witnesses, and Knoxville District Attorney Hal H. Clements denied a political coverup. The hearing, led by Senator McClellan, cited alleged organized terrorism by the Teamsters in Tennessee and the South, and Powers recalled a warning from Teamsters Local 621 president W. J. Reynolds.

Washington Knoxville Teamsters Union Teamsters Special Committee McClellan Tennessee Southern Powers W. J. Reynolds Teamsters Local 621 Reynolds

Queen's Aide Named To Cincinnati U

Dr. Charles E. Raven, personal chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II and former vice chancellor of Cambridge University, will become visiting professor of the philosophy of science at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in March, the university announced Saturday.

Cincinnati Charles E. Raven lQueen Elizabeth England Cambridge University University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Todays Chuckle Harried mother and a sharp remark

A mother placing her 4 year old on a stool declares the child naughty. The child fires back that if Daddy had known she would act this way he would not have married him.

Kiss Tragedy After Car Wreck In San Antonio

Arlen Craig Williams 27 and his wife Lois Ann 24 of San Antonio were treated at Santa Rosa hospital after a kiss from his wife caused him to miss a curve and hit a utility pole. Both sustained head injuries and lacerations.

San Antonio Tex Arlen Craig Williams Williams Lois Ann Santa Rosa Hospital

Eisenhower Receives Preliminary Vanguard Report

President Eisenhower, in Gettysburg, received a short preliminary Pentagon report on the Vanguard launcher explosion. Officials say lack of thrust in the first stage caused the failure, with one or two security details not made public. A full report is expected next week after the President’s return to the White House.

Gettysburg Eisenhower Special Pentagon Vanguard White House James C.hagerty Washington Hagerty

Monoxide Poisoning Suspected in Columbus Death

Coroner Dr. Robert A. Evans said carbon monoxide poisoning may have caused the death of Bennie Douglas, about 40, found dead Saturday in his room. A blood test was awaited Monday as firemen reported an unvented heater in the room.

Columbus Ohio Robert A. Evans Bennie Douglas Dougllas

New Engraving Plant Opens to Public Wednesday

Fred Yoder leads a local business venture as a new engraving plant here opens to the public on Wednesday. A Lincoln School fifth grade class, guided by a starry eyed teacher, has impressed officials at Miami University with their astronomy progress. The St Lawrence Seaway project nears completion, promising a stronger north coast for the United States and a larger Great Lakes region impact in a three part series on page 32.

Fred Yoder America Lincoln School Miami University ST. Lawrence Seaway U. S North Coast Great Lakes Area

Missile Short Of Target as Vanguard Effort Resumes

Cape Canaveral reports show the Vanguard program paused after a launch failure while officials limit publicity. The Thor rocket test over the Atlantic landed short of its intended area though deemed a successful flight with possible new guidance. Army Jupiter C plans to launch a satellite with dates kept secret. Maj. Gen. Medaris declined to speak ahead of orders.

Cape Canaveral Fla United States Vanguard Air Force Atlantic Defense Department Washington Thor B.sose U. S Gettysburg Eisenhower Navy John B. Medaris Army Redstone Arsenal Ala

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